Re-establishing Chubby Twenties?!
gemfox
Posts: 107
Hi all,
I am not sure how many of the original group are still here but the chubby twenties group was my little lifeline on here and really helped me lose 28lbs last year. I have now lost ALL motivation and would love to have that kind of support again.
SO...I would love any more chubby twenties to join me in my weight loss efforts. Just a really friendly group of guys and girls encouraging one another, venting as necessary, posting success stories and just generally chatting!
So would love to hear from you all.
My goals:
2lbs a week lost
6-8 cups of water a day
3.5 hours of exercise a week.
Ideally I want to be a size 14 (UK size) by the end of the year but I will settle for May 5th next year (my birthday)
Can't wait to hear from you all!!!
I am not sure how many of the original group are still here but the chubby twenties group was my little lifeline on here and really helped me lose 28lbs last year. I have now lost ALL motivation and would love to have that kind of support again.
SO...I would love any more chubby twenties to join me in my weight loss efforts. Just a really friendly group of guys and girls encouraging one another, venting as necessary, posting success stories and just generally chatting!
So would love to hear from you all.
My goals:
2lbs a week lost
6-8 cups of water a day
3.5 hours of exercise a week.
Ideally I want to be a size 14 (UK size) by the end of the year but I will settle for May 5th next year (my birthday)
Can't wait to hear from you all!!!
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I wasn't part of the original group but i would love to join the new group!!! I am 23 and accoding to my BMI i am .5 over weight. I don't have any specific goals i just want to be heatly and happy with my body!! I would love any new buddies!!!0
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I wasn't part of the original group but I'd love to join. I've hit a plateau for the last 3 months or so and really need to keep my motivation up. It's hard to keep going when you're not seeing any kind of loss. Since the scale has been driving me batty lately thought I've decided to do one last weigh in on June 1st then not weigh again until July 1st.
My Goals:
-Lose 5lbs in June
-Drink at least 8 cups of water a day
-Run every other day (currently using Podrunner's Freeway to 10K program)
-Bike at least twice a week
SW:272
CW:199-203 (been floating between there for the last 3 months)
GW1:191-Just "overweight"
GW2:172-100lbs gone!
GW3:159-Officially "healthy" weight!
GW4:140-Ultimate goal!0 -
Well, welcome to the new group Danlol. The original group was a great place to be inspired by amazing 20-something's and was a 'safe place' to vent!!
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I'd like to join too. I'm 21 for the 4th time
My Goals:
-Lose 5lbs in June
-Complete 30 day shred
-Bike at least twice a week
SW:224
CW: 210.9lbs
GW1:197- overweight BMI
GW2:165 - Normal BMI!
GW3:140 - Possibly ultimate goal :drinker:0 -
Hey Mosaix welcome to the group!!
just realised I didn't post my goal weights, by the way, theres no pressure to do this in this group, if you feel comfortable...do it, if not dont!!! but do keep us up to date on your losses (or gains if they happen, which they do to me!) and just expect encouragement!!!
CW: 230
GW1:209 - overweight not obese
GW2: 199 - welcome to ONEsies
GW3: 174 - healthy weight - 'normal BMI'
GW 4 and overall goal - 160-165
keep up the good work ladies!
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I'd love to join too!!
CW: 218
GW 1: 199 (no longer in the 200's!)
GW 2: 185 (back to where I was before divorce/gaining back all weight previously lost, and then some)
GW 3: 170 (able to shop at the Gap and presumably be more comfortable with myself, and healthier!)
If I feel like i need to lose more when I hit 170, great, but if not, that's great too! I don't really have a timeline in mind, I just want to hit these milestones.0 -
Hey Hey ladies!
I was a frequent poster on the original group, and like Gem, and it not only helped me loose easily 1 dress size (about 3 or 4 inches everywhere) but it also helped me with the problems i was having with my then boyfriend, and helped me realise how unhappy i was with him and i got the courage to leave him(he wasn't abusive, well maybe mentally abusive, but i was scared of being alone), with the support of the ladies i didnt comfort eat, i didnt cry, i just got up and carried on
So. my goals are:
2lbs a week lost
1 or 2 inch loss per month
3 hours of exercise a week
I'm with Gem, ideally i'd like to be a UK size 14 by year end (i'm currently a large 16).
CW: 230
GW1: 210
GW2: 190
GW3: 170
GW4: 155 (Overall goal)
I probably wont be updating my weight goals etc often, because i am heavy set (and yes, i'm gonna say it, i am big boned, seriously, i have really thick heavy bones!), and i prefer to judge by inch loss rather than weight loss.
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hi ladies...welcome back my little natstar!
so i got on my Wii today (for the 1st time in 17 days apparently) and it told me I had GAINED 4 lbs! I refuse to believe this but it could very well be true! I am not logging it on my tracker as from the past all this did was bring me down!!! I am now 100% more determined to be back on the wagon and just get better and fitter!!!
I have told myself that I am not allowed to skype with someone (yes he is male and yes he is pretty) if I haven't done my 30 mins exercise. It is such a good incentive for me as I really like talking to him!!
Oh by the way ladies....do any of you really struggle to fill your calories?!!?! I have eaten pretty well today, i gave in to a chocolate craving but had a milky way (only 98 cals!!) and i still have around 900 calories to eat (thats including the 200 I 'earned' doing the Wii) that is LOADS!!!! and I have no idea how to eat them all!!!
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.welcome back my little natstar!so i got on my Wii today (for the 1st time in 17 days apparently) and it told me I had GAINED 4 lbs! I refuse to believe this but it could very well be true!Oh by the way ladies....do any of you really struggle to fill your calories?!!?! I have eaten pretty well today, i gave in to a chocolate craving but had a milky way (only 98 cals!!) and i still have around 900 calories to eat (thats including the 200 I 'earned' doing the Wii) that is LOADS!!!! and I have no idea how to eat them all!!!
Well today i'm feeling a little rubbish. I hate both my jobs (i know, who doesnt dislike their job) which makes it even harder to get up at 4.30am each morning. Ive discovered that i comfort eat (i already knew this), but only when i'm stressed, emotionally distressed, or upset. When i'
m depressed (i get sporadic bouts of depression, some last a few hours til i'm cheered up, some can last days or weeks), i loose my appetite completely, and end up just eating snacks because actual food just isnt appealing. Which is where i'm at now. Not completely depressed, but i'm deeply unhappy with life atm, and food just doesnt taste/look nice anymore.
I dont think there is much i can do until i sort out my job situation, which i'm trying to atm. I'm applying for new jobs all the time, and when i finish at the cafe (mum owns it, i work there, were selling it) I think i'll be able to eat healthier and be happier in a full time job.
Hum, we'll see.
Anyways, Hope all you lovely ladies are well on this dull wednesday.
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Hello Ladies! I am so excited to join this group! I feel like I am the only person in my age group who is CONSTANTLY battling with my weight! This forum is awesome, it's so good to know there are others like me. Count me in for the group and for support!0
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Well, hi all!
I am ignoring my Wii telling me to do my 'daily body test' as i know how unhealthy it can be to weigh yourself every day. I found myself starting to obsess over it last time which was BAD!
I felt like i ate LOADS today but still checked in WAY under calories like almost 300 under! ok, I did do 175 cals worth of exercise but still!!!
I have however been getting REALLY bloated with a really painful abdomen, booooooooooooooooooooooo!
But other than that I am feeling great so far. on track with exercise for the week, on track with eating and I have some great motivation.
Nats: I know how much you hate your jobs (I hate mine too) and how ****ty it must be as I know Cambridge was on the cards last year. (what happened there?) but, and I know how hard this is, try not to let that affect your eating. The better the food you eat I find the better my mood. If I am eating lots of really good food then I feel awesome! so keep that in mind.
And as for a new job...keep at it lovely! I just applied for my dream job so fingers crossed!!!
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Gem- I'm not sure how far I'd trust the Wii but just use that as motivation to work harder! That guy definitely sound like motivation to me! I sometimes have a hard time making sure that I get at least 1200 net calories since I feel like I'm eating a ton when I workout. But this could also be why my weightloss is stalled so I always try to make sure & get to at least 1200 net cals a day. As to the painful abdomen have you changed your diet? I get bloated & crampy stomach from too much fiber or nuts.
Nat- I'm only going to be weighing in once a month since me and the scale are on bad terms right now so I'm right there with you. Yeah getting up at 4:30 would break me so props to you. I'm sorry both of your jobs are stressing you out. I know how that goes. I work at a hotel and there are times when I end up at home after work hiding in my room with a pizza because the day was a stressfilled cluster *kitten*. I hope the situation improves soon.*hugs*
Brie- Welcome! I defintely know how you feel! I'm surrounded by people (My family especially) who don't have to struggle with their weight. I'm the chubby cousin/friend/co-worker etc. The support I get here on this site is one of the greatest motivators I've ever found.
I got up super late today and forgot to weigh in so my June weight will have to be tomorrows. I'm kinda freaked out to see what it is since I've been so bad & had so many issues lately. Oh well hopefully by the end of this month I'll be back on track! So what does everyone do for workouts. Gem it sound like you're using the Wii fit or something to that effect? How is that?0 -
Nat,
4:30 is VERY EARLY. WAY to go even opening your eyes up at that ungodly hour. Sometimes when I am feeling overwhelmed by all the crappy things in life, I give myself permission to 1) take it slow 2) praise myself. What I mean by this is if I am waking up at 4:30 $%#! am in the morning, I say good job self on getting up this early. Now take it slow, have some tea, make an egg. I know this sounds crazy but maybe if you even woke up at 4 am, and read the paper, watched an episode of frasier (it is truly the best show ever) and then ease in to your day it may make it better. I empathize with you on the job situation. It's so easy to allow yourself to become defined by your job. DON'T! Do not let your career define your self worth. You are an AMAZING BEAUTIFUL HONEST AND EMOTIONAL WOMAN. Sorry to be so emotional, but I was where you are just last year. You are in my thoughts, and I am wishing you the best!0 -
So, what are everyone's favorite ways to work out? I'm always looking for things to put some variety into my exercise regime, or I get bored and stop doing it. Gotta keep the momentum up!
My absolute favorite workout is yoga, though that isn't always terribly strenuous. When I want something more strenuous, I'll do some power yoga or piyo (pilates + yoga). I love this because I can do it in my bedroom, rather than having to trek to the gym or the little fitness center at my apartment complex.
I was running on the treadmill for a while but I got bored with it, and then I tried running outside for a while and quickly realized that it's MUCH harder than the treadmill! So, I got rather disheartened with running. Plus I don't really have the money to invest in good running shoes (I have some oldish New Balance walking shoes I'd bought several years back, but that's it), and I know I need good support, so I figured I'd take a break until I can get better shoes. On that note, does anyone have any shoe recommendations?
I know that weight training is good for weight loss, but it's SO boring! And, I'm always afraid I'm not doing it right, not using enough weight, using too much weight, not enough reps, blah blah blah. So, I don't do much with weights.
I have some belly-dancing DVDs from a friend that I have yet to try...been procrastinating on that but not for any real reason. I WILL try eventually though, because I love dancing, and I think belly-dancing would make me feel so sexy! Anyone else do much belly-dancing?
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Hi all! I joined this site properly this week, will be doing my first weigh in on Monday! I'd like to join this group as I am now rapidly approaching my thirties (eek!) - Don't want to be a chubby 30 something too! I have a long long way to go, probably about 5 stones to be honest so all motivation will be much appreciated! x0
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Girls,
It really has been the highlight of my day coming on here and seeing your posts today! thank you for keeping a smile on my face!
Kel - Welcome, I love you already (especially as that was your 1st ever community post )
Dee - change is always good. I was using various DVD's but found they were just not making me happy so I got a Wii for Christmas in 09 and have never looked back!
Connected to this....Cenedria - I use the Wii Fit for like yoga and muscle work and to add a little bit of fun into my workouts now and again and I use a game called My Fitness Coach Cardio Workout. It rocks my world! Its a boxing based game where you learn all the moves and its like a dance mat with how you match the moves on the screen. its all beat and rhythm based and it doesn't seem like it but it burns a nice amount of cals and makes you SWEAT if you do it properly!!!! It helped me lose the 28lbs!
But Yea, I don't trust the Wii weigh in thing but that's how I have done it since I started the whole weight loss thing. I think it comes from my major body dismorphia issues a few years back, but looking at ACTUAL scales makes me want to vomit! I HATE drs weighing me and I used to not look at it and ask the doc not to tell me what I weighed. So, all in all the Wii is the only way I will weigh myself for now until I get over this fear of real scales!!!
Cenedria Don't worry about it (easy to say I know) If the number on the scale doesnt make you smile then just pick up and try again! I have been there, Nat has been there too and if I am being 100% honest this forum (well the old thread) got me past the rubbishness and made me remember the bigger picture! You can do it!!
I didn't do my workout tonight as I felt I needed a break to see if the bloating will go away - it didnt! I will double the workout tomorrow to make up for it. However, If I had worked out i would, yet again been seriously under my net cals!!!0 -
I wasn't here for the original group either, but I love the idea of having people close in age and a place to come vent and chat!0
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I would love to join this group! I'm just getting back into using MFP. All of my summer clothes are coming out now and... ugh... it doesn't feel good to have fallen off the wagon.
I'm 5'0 and about 140ish right now. I'd like to get down to about 125, but just trying to focus on a small goal of 5 lbs for the month of June.
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Hello Ladies, *waves to all the new posters*
So, today (even though its only 8.30am) took every bit of will power i had not to turn into the drive through macdonalds i pass on my way home from my morning job. I did it though, i drove straight past it, infact some mornings i’ve had to resort to changing my route home, but if it works what a couple extra pence petrol and a few more minutes journey time.
Yesterday, not so good. I go on auto pilot most of the day, even with eating. Because i work in a cafe during the day, we have chocolate and cakes on display and usually the cakes don’t bother me, i can look at them all day, and want them all day too, but still not actually have any. However, Chocolate is a completely different story. I’ll look at a chocolate bar, and before i know it ive picked it up, opened the wrapper, broken a bit off and it’s in my mouth. I sometimes don’t even want any, but i still do this. I need to stop!
Gem: I'm trying so hard not to let it affect my eating, but its difficult, I need to have something quick to eat before i leave otherwise i start to get the shakes, but toast., fruit, yoghurts dont work, they just make me shakey anyways, so i end up having more toast or something when i get home. I have been having a slimfast starwberry milkshake before i leave for work, simply because it's quick to make, i can drink it while driving to work and it fills me up mostly. Most of the time i don’t get chance to eat lunch until i get home, which is about 4pm, but because i have to go to bed no later than 9pm i have my dinner about 5 or 6ish, So i end up either missing lunch or dinner, if i have my lunch late, i miss dinner, if i have an early dinner i miss lunch.
Cambridge never happened, i just couldn’t find a job down there, its difficult enough trying to find a full time job anywhere, but trying to do it from a different city just doesn’t happen, especially when i don’t have any skills or experience that makes me stand out from someone in Cambridge.
Good luck with your dream job, i’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Cenedria: If im honest, the early mornings are starting to break me, i can feel myself getting moodier and moodier and i don’t like it. I don’t deal with stress well, my default setting for stress is food. Well, chocolate mainly. But i know what you mean, I do it alot too. When ive had a crap day the first thing i do is spend a small fortune on chocolate, and go and eat it in my room then feel rubbish afterwards.
Brie: I would love to take it slow first thing in the morning but i just don’t have time, i get up at 4.30, shower, get dressed, make a milkshake, leave for work at 5am. I do tend to relax when i get home at about 7.30 though. I would get up a little earlier to watch fraiser, but it isn’t on tv here until about 8am, thats if channel 4 still put it on, i haven’t watched morning tv for years.
I really hope that im not in the same place next year, knowing that other people have turned their life around and gone on to do something better fills me with hope
Dee: At the moment, i generally go to the gym twice a week, Its all i have time for. I use the treadmill at a fast walk pace, i use the cross trainer (elliptical) but i hate it, i keep a steady pace on the bikes and then go into the weight training area and do some exercises using the weights because i want to tone up as i’m loosing weight. I occasionally use the wii fit and the zumba game for the wii but very rarely, i like to use them when no one else is in the house because doing the exercises can be noisey (banging on the floor kinda thing, can be heard downstairs).
My absolute favourite kind of exercise is dancing. I started doing zumba classes at the end of last year, and even got upto two classes a week, but then i got this job and now i just don’t have the energy/time to go. I really miss it.
Kelwi: Hii, good luck with your weigh in on Monday, Ive got a similar goal, about 5 stone, although i’d like to loose it by next weekend because i’m going camping with a group of friends, which includes a guy i really really like, and have for over a year! However, i know 5 stone isn’t going to disappear in the space of a week, but i can hope right?
Keep up the posting ladies, I'm sure you guys are enjoying feeling supported as much as i am!
Nat xx
P.s Sorry for the super long post, i didnt get chance to get on yesterday and wanted to reply to everyone! Thanks for reading lol.0 -
I feel today is possibly going to be a write off!!! I have been SOOOOOOOOOO good all week and yesterday me and the housemates got a little bit drunk...the result...I can hardly move and feel like i am dying!!!0
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oh and to add to the above...I really hurt my ankle during my workout so i now have to be crazy careful when I do a workout BOOOOOOOOO0
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Hello Newbies & Welcome!!
*hugs all around!*
Dee-I run & bike for my exercise. I run(well really it’s more like slow jog but I’m moving and that’s what counts) every other day and ride twice a week. I really need to throw in some strength training though. Especially for my upper body & core. How much space do you need to do the Piyo it sound interesting? Do you use a video? I'm with you on the treadmill. I started running on that and got bored real quick. I finally switched to running outside in April and yeah I almost died my first time out. I had no idea how to pace myself or run without the treadmills help . What really saved me was Podrunner interval training podcasts (I use the freeway to 10K program). You are also absolutely correct about shoes. They make or break working out for me. No matter what I’m doing if I don’t have good shoes it ruins my whole workout. Since you’re a fellow Davisite I’d recommend going to fleet feet to get fitted. They are super nice there and will help you get the correct shoes for you. If you are worried about cost you can always get fitted then shop around to get the best price. Good running shoes are pricey but definitely worth it. As for weight trainingin a gym I say bleh! I think Pilates is a good form of weight training since it’s all about developing lean muscle and core strength. If you enjoy that I’d say stick with it and just add in more cardio like those belly dancing DVDs you mentioned.
Nat- WTG on driving past, I totally know how that is! You rock! You also rock for working around all that temptation and not giving in. For my chocolate & sweets cravings I have sugar free chocolate Jell-o & Nutella on salt free rice cakes. It took me a while to stop with chocolates and stuff and to start I had to actually purge my house of any and all candy/chocolates.
Gem- As I said Vodka is the Devil…but sometimes the Devil is what you need. Hope you feel better soon & take care of that Ankle! Make sure you let it fully heal before doing anything strenuous with it.
I finally did my weigh in on Thursday and I’ve gained a little but not as much as I though. Weighed in a 201.2lbs. Here’s to a great month Ladies!!
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Hi Ladies,
Happy to say that today has been a MUCH better day than yesterday! in hall honesty....It couldnt have been worse!!!
Having said that....Yesterday's pizza fest still only JUST took me over cals so I am not too upset by it!! If I had had the will to exercise everything would have been great!
Cen (I am going to shorten your name Cenedria as I am lazy!!!) - Good work on getting that weigh in done, and although you gained a little that is not to say it is an ACTUAL gain - how much of that is water retention?! I read a really interesting post on this recently, I will see if I can find it and post a link. It was all about calorie math and weight. made me think!!! And as for your exercise, I notice that you are doing HUGE burns - good work. are you tracking them with a HRM? and if so is it worth investing in one?! Weight training is essential to losing weight (I read another great article on this too, again I will try and find it) but no need to go to a gym - tins of beans or 500 ml bottles of water are GREAT substitutes for weights to start off with then grab some home weights if you want to!
Nat - I am very proud of you for driving past. Mcdonalds used to be my hangover food or hangover prevention on the way home. I watched supersize me and now cant eat it!! try it! Great will power though girl. Your meal pattern is worrying and I know it is practically impossible with your work schedule but you need to be eating regularly simply to keep your body going!! have you tried taking stuff with you to work? I know its going to be easier when the cafe goes but you still need to make a teeny bit of time to sit and have something to munch. As for the breakfast situ, I saw your topic post - some of the suggestions were great. I am not the biggest slimfast fan but if it works then use it. as you said it is expensive. Why not get some frozen fruit, a bit of protein powder and some natural yog, whizz it all up in a blender and have a protein filled smoothie on the way to work?! The protein will keep you going and it tastes great!!
Chelle - WELCOME we would love to have you, everyone is great, really encouraging and great group of ladies!!
I know I have missed people out but these silly forums only show a little bit of what has been posted and my memory SUCKS! so if you are new and I haven't sad hi...HI, if you are old and iI haven't said something aces about you or some words of encouragement - I am sorry, I honestly do like you!!!0 -
Gem, I'm sure we are all busy bees, and it takes time to read and reply to everything! Man does it take a long time for me to figure out what to say, which is why I just can't reply to everyone. I'd never do anything else! Things in my life will calm down in a week or so, and I will then have a bit more time to dedicate to this support group. I'm still so excited to be doing this with people, even though I haven't said much.
Ok that's all...studying calls!
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Hey all
just a quick one, if you are ever in doubt about exercise calories or what to eat or things like that and we cant help...look up SHBoss1673 - he is a BRILLIANT poster and really gives good advice!!
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Oops, forgot to reply to Cenedria! Better late than never
Cenedria: I'm SO sorry for the delay in responding, it's the middle of finals week! But, thanks for the tip about the shoes! I'm totally going there when this week is over. And as for Piyo, you need the same amount of space as pilates or yoga - it's a squeeze but I can do it in my bedroom. I usually use videos that are available on Netflix Instant, as I'd rather not actually buy DVDs given how fast I get bored!0 -
Hey guys
Excuse my late reply, how is everyone getting on?
I lost 1lb this week, which is ok I suppose, but I feel a little disappointed. I'm struggling with exercise & eating well. bleugh.0 -
Hello ladies!
How is everyone getting on?
I admit that yet again i fell off the wagon but im hopping back on and hoping to stay there this time. Ive decided to go back to my "part time raw food diet" basically just eating raw, unprocessed foods before about 5pm. I felt loads better after i did this, and felt the effects after about 3 days. i wasnt as bloated, i had loads of energy and just generally felt better. I managed to loose a fair few lbs too!
I went camping this weekend, i was FREEEEEZING because all it did was rain, i think i managed to eat fairly healthy though, i mean i know bacon sandwiches arent that healthy but all the meat was cooked on a bbq, so no fat or anything was added, and i only had about 4 slices of bread the whole weekend.
Nat xx0
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